The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Soothing Gel 99% Versus The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Soothing Gel 99% 33 ingredients
The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube 35 ingredients
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The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Soothing Gel 99% 33 ingredients
The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube 35 ingredients
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingSaccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract
Masking
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Trifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Dahurica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Chlorphenesin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Water, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Basil leaf is rich in vitamin C.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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